The knighthood of Oranje Nassau was conferred on Mr.H.M.Corwin, director of the N.V. v/h. W.H. Cohen, on the opportunity of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the firm.
The ceremony took place in Hotel "de Ster", during a reception at which the mayor of Oldenzaal, in a masterful speech, mentioned the many merits of Mr. Corwin in economic, social and cultural fields; reason for Her Majesty the Queen to confer this knighthood on him.